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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Such a word (such as I or here).
2. 2
   a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
2. 2
   Directly pointing out; specifying.

Adjective

1. 1
   relating to or characteristic of a word whose reference depends on the circumstances of its use wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

deictic word

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεικτικός (deiktikós, “capable of proof”).

Related phrases

deictic center

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